VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 97-009125 OPEN TO: POSITION: 97-009125 U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) - All Agencies Community Liaison Office (CLO) Coordinator, OPENING DATE: April 1, 2016 CLOSING DATE: Until Filled DATE AVAILABLE: August 2016 WORK HOURS: SALARY: Part-time, 20 hours/week Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR): FP-6* USD 46,093 p.a. (with Overseas Comparability Pay) USD 39,558 p.a. (without Overseas Comparability Pay) *Based on a full-time schedule. Final grade/step for NORs will be determined by Washington. ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT (OR) APPLICANTS (See Appendix A for definition) MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION. The U.S. Consulate in Shenyang is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Community Liaison Office Coordinator. BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION The Community Liaison Office Coordinator (CLO) develops and manages a comprehensive post program to maintain high morale. CLO advises post management on quality of life issues, recommends solutions, and advocates effectively for employee/family friendly post policies. The duties of the CLO are defined in eight areas of responsibility: employment liaison, crisis management and security liaison, education liaison, information and resource management, guidance and referral, welcoming and orientation, community liaison, and events planning. The CLO develops and administers a program plan across the 8 areas, which is client-driven and responsive to post-specific needs. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Applicants must address each required qualification listed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified. EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent is required. EXPERIENCE: At least three years of experience in an area involving customer or client service and working with others. LANGUAGE: Level IV (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing of English is required. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Ability to analyze and define long-term goals, determine effective use of resources, and implement programming responsive to community needs. Ability to recognize, evaluate, and manage potential conflicts inherent to serving the needs of a diverse community. Ability to deal with all levels of post management in the identification and resolution of morale issues and implementation of responsive policies. Ability to coordinate with other elements of the Mission to ensure program success. Ability to develop and maintain effective contacts in local business, educational, and service communities. Ability to listen and respond to quality of life concerns in a professional and sensitive manner. The CLO is a caregiver who often deals with issues that are subjective in nature and relate directly to overall mental and physical well-being of the clients or community as a whole. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: The complete position description listing all of the duties and responsibilities may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office (8531-4500). SELECTION PROCESS: When qualified, applicants who are U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and/or preference-eligible U.S. Veterans are given a preference in hiring. Therefore, it is essential that these applicants make themselves known as having a hiring preference and specifically address the required qualifications above in their application. HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER: 1) USEFM who is ALSO a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran 2) USEFM OR a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran 3) FS on LWOP ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA:
1. Management may consider the following when determining successful candidacy: nepotism, conflicts of interest, budget, and residency status. 2. Current OR employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply. Current OR employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report (EPR) are not eligible to apply. 3. Current NOR employees hired on a Family Member Appointment (FMA) or a Personal Service Agreement (PSA) are not eligible to apply within the first 90 calendar days of their employment, unless they have a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule. 4. The candidate must be able to obtain and hold a Top Secret security clearance. 5. Candidates who are EFMs, USEFMs, AEFMs, or MOHs must have at least six months remaining on their sponsor s tour of duty to be considered eligible to apply for this position. HOW TO APPLY: Applicants must submit the following documents to be considered: 1. Universal Application for Employment (UAE) (DS-174), which is available on our website or by contacting Human Resources; and 2. Any additional documentation that supports or addresses the requirements listed above (e.g. transcripts, degrees, etc.) 3. Copy of passport and visa showing Chinese Government approval to legally reside and work for the U.S. Government in China. 4. Applicants claiming a U.S. Veteran s preference must submit written documentation confirming eligibility (e.g., Member Copy 4 of Form DD-214, Letter from the Veteran s Administration, or certification documenting eligibility under the VOW Act with an expected discharge no later than 120 days after the certification is submitted) by the closing date of the vacancy announcement. If the written documentation confirming eligibility is not received in the HR office by the closing date of the vacancy announcement, the U.S. Veteran s preference will not be considered in the application process. Specific criteria for receiving a U.S. Veteran s preference may be found in HR/OE s Family Member Employment Policy (FMEP). 5. Candidates who have previously worked for the U.S. Government should provide a copy of their most recent SF-50, required (if applicable) 6. A cover letter addressing the required qualifications detailed in the vacancy announcement and how the applicant meets these qualifications is recommended. WHERE TO APPLY: SUBMIT APPLICATION TO: Human Resources Office U.S. Consulate General, Shenyang China
E-mail Address: Website: enyang-jobs/ shenyangefmjobs@state.gov https://china.usembassy-china.org.cn/embassy-consulates/jobs/sh Human Resources Office: Applicants may also drop off application materials at the Human Resources Office with the Family Member Employment Coordinators EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: THE U.S. MISSION PROVIDES EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND FAIR AND EQUITABLE TREATMENT IN EMPLOYMENT TO ALL PEOPLE WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGIO N, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, POLITICAL AFFILIATION, MARITAL STATUS, OR SEXUAL ORIENTATION. THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE ALSO STRIVES TO ACHIEVE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY IN ALL PERSONNEL OPERATIONS THROUGH CONTINUING DIVERSITY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMS. THE EEO COMPLAINT PROCEDURE IS NOT AVAILABLE TO INDIVIDUALS WHO BELIEVE THEY HAVE BEEN DENIED EQUAL OPPORTUNITY BASED UPON MARITAL STATUS OR POLITICAL AFFILIATION. INDIVIDUALS WITH SUCH COMPLAINTS SHOULD AVAIL THEMSELVES OF THE APPROPRIATE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES, REMEDIES FOR PROHIBITED PERSONNEL PRACTICES, AND/OR COURTS FOR RELIEF. Appendix A - DEFINITIONS Eligible Family Member (EFM): An EFM for employment purposes is defined an individual who meets all of the following criteria: U.S. Citizen or not a U.S. Citizen; and Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610); or Child, who is unmarried and under 21 years of age or, regardless of age, is incapable of self-support. The term child shall include, in addition to natural offspring, stepchild, adopted child, and a child under legal guardianship of employee, spouse, or same-sex domestic partner when such child is expected to be under legal guardianship until 21 years of age and when dependent upon and normally residing with the guardian; or Parent (including stepparents and legally adoptive parents) of employee, spouse, or same-sex domestic partner, when such parent is at least 51 percent dependent on the employee for support; or Sister or brother (including stepsisters and stepbrothers, or adoptive sisters or brothers) of the employee, spouse, or same-sex domestic partner when such sibling is at least 51 percent dependent on the employee for support, unmarried, and under 21 years of age, or regardless of age, incapable of self-support; and Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and Is under chief of mission authority.
U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM): A USEFM is an individual who meets all of the following criteria: U.S. Citizen; and Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610) of the sponsoring employee; or Child of the sponsoring employee who is unmarried and at least 18 years old; and Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and resides at the sponsoring employee s post of assignment abroad, or as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and is under chief of mission authority; or resides at an Involuntary Separate Maintenance Allowance (ISMA) location authorized under 3 FAM 3232.2; or Currently receives a U.S. Government retirement annuity or pension from a career in the U.S. Foreign Service or Civil Service. Appointment Eligible Family Member (AEFM): An AEFM is an individual who meets all of the following criteria: U.S. Citizen; and Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610) of the sponsoring employee; or Child of the sponsoring employee who is unmarried and at least 18 years old; and Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT); and Is under chief of mission authority; and Is residing at the sponsoring employee's post of assignment abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and Does NOT currently receive a U.S. Government retirement annuity or pension from a career in the U.S. Foreign Service or Civil Service. Member of Household (MOH): A MOH is an individual who meets all of the following criteria. A MOH is someone who accompanies or joins a direct-hire Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member permanently assigned to or stationed abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and A MOH must be officially declared to the COM by the sponsoring employee as part of his/her household; and A MOH is under COM authority; A MOH may include a parent, unmarried partner, other relative, or adult child; A MOH may or may not be a U.S. Citizen;
A MOH is not an EFM; A MOH is not listed on the travel orders or approved Form F-126 of a sponsoring employee. Not Ordinarily Resident (NOR) An individual who meets the following criteria: An EFM, USEFM or AEFM of a direct-hire Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member permanently assigned or stationed abroad, or as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; or Has diplomatic privileges and immunities; and Is eligible for compensation under the FS or GS salary schedule; and Has a U.S. Social Security Number (SSN); and Is not a citizen of the host country; and Does not ordinarily reside in the host country; and Is not subject to host country employment and tax laws. Ordinarily Resident (OR) An individual who meets the following criteria: A citizen of the host country; or A non-citizen of the host country (including a U.S. citizen or a third-country national) who is locally resident and has legal and/or permanent resident status within the host country and/or who is a holder of a non-diplomatic visa/work and/or residency permit; and/or Is subject to host country employment and tax laws.